Things change over time, and some items change more than others depending on their purpose. Sometimes, things change so slowly and in such minor ways that no one even realizes it until said object or item is too far gone to be saved. The changes are there, but they are only noticed when compared to the original, new product.

Everything from the obvious things like shoes and hats, doormats, or handrails, to the less considered things like staircases, keys, or countertops wear down with time. All it takes is a little bit of observation to see just how drastically things change as time goes on. These images might inspire some people to look closer at the things they use every day to notice how they have altered from their original state.

It's interesting to see how things change over time. Take a moment to see how these normal items and objects have worn down and altered as time goes on and as things have been used.